# Care WorkerPermanent | 35 hours | £13.69 - £14.59 per hour We are looking for a dedicated Care Worker, who is committed to helpingmaintaina quality service. Our team at Tynedale centre, Hexham supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Our aim is to empower vulnerable adults by building independence through engaging in educational, social, therapeutic and employment opportunities to broaden life experiences and allow service users to exercise their right to self-determination and choice. The centre is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm. You'll be working in a vibrant, supportive environment where no two days are the same. As a Care Worker you will help our service users enjoy a variety of engaging and enjoyable activitiesincluding: * Swimming* Horse-Riding* Bowling* Music therapy* Gardening* Sensory walksWhether it’s exploring the outdoors or sharing a laugh during an activity, you’ll be part of moments that matter. This role is: * Permanent* 35 hours* Salary £24,975 - 26,620 (£13.69 - £14.59 per hour)Role of the job: * To support service users with their physical,personaland emotional care, to enable and promote independence so they can reach their full potential.Care Worker (Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities) - The Tynedale Centre, Hexham**(Day centre)*** Preparation and serving of meals /drinks* Administer medication (appropriate training will be provided)* Support service users in accessing the community and arranging fun activities for them to engage with* Communicating with service users and colleagues report writing and sharing of information* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure individual care plans are achieved/reviewed* Attend training, take part in appraisals,supervisionsand team meetings. If this post appeals to you and you would like to make a difference, then apply to join our dedicated team today! *Previous applicants need not apply.*Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website. We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: * 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme* On the job training* A welcome induction to NCC, with regular supervisions and yearly appraisals* Staff recognition awards Quote from a current employee: '’Being a Care Worker means understanding the people we work with. Forming bonds and friendships. Creating a happy and fulfilling environment with activities and ideas that give lots of experiences, a sense of joy and achievement for everyone. Raising awareness that everyone is different! Everyone has a different set of skills that when put together can create magic.” We welcome you to visit Tynedale Centre for a walk around! For more information on this role and for an informal conversation, please contact Beverley Sproates or Jemma McGinley, Service Manager/deputy on 01434 60524.* Dedicated Health and Wellbeing portal* Run by staff, for staff - join one of our many staff networks (ASD, Armed forces, Enable (disability), Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality)* To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please clickWe are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. ### Care Worker* **Salary** £24,975 - £26,620 (£13.68 per hour)* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** ncc/TP/70/2481/SA* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 27 November, 2025* **Job Category** Social Care - Adult Service* **Directorate** Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing* **Location** Tynedale Centre, Haugh Lane Industrial Estate, Hexham, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 13 November, 2025
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